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The Rising Tide of Hybrid Attacks: Europe's Cybersecurity Challenge
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The Rising Tide of Hybrid Attacks: Europe's Cybersecurity Challenge

An effective cybersecurity strategy blends people, processes, and technology to mitigate risks like business disruption, financial loss, and reputational damage.

Cybersecurity is a cornerstone of our digital world, encompassing all measures taken to protect digital data and assets. An effective cybersecurity strategy blends people, processes, and technology to mitigate risks like business disruption, financial loss, and reputational damage. It's not just about technology; people and procedures are equally vital.

Europe is facing an escalating wave of hybrid attacks, a complex threat blending conventional and unconventional methods. A recent EBU Investigative Journalism Network report highlights the extent of Russian hybrid operations in Europe. These involve recruiting "disposable agents" via social media for cyberattacks, arson, vandalism, sabotage, and election interference. Over 60 confirmed or suspected Russian hybrid attacks have been documented since early 2024. EU officials and Dutch intelligence confirm this growing trend, emphasizing that these attacks target the entire continent, aiming to weaken and influence societies.1

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